Unincorporated Bernalillo County (Outside of ABQ) FAQs

  • What can my EPD Navigator assist me with?

    • Your Navigator can answer your questions about the eviction court process.

  • I live in Bernalillo County and need assistance.

    • Bernalillo County chose to set up their own rental assistance program, separate from the State of NM program that EPD directly assists with.

    • If you live in unincorporated Bernalillo County (outside Albuquerque city limits), your application(s) must be processed by the county. 

  • How to apply if I live in unincorporated Bernalillo County (outside Albuquerque city limits)?

    • Please go to Bernco.gov/rent to register and apply.  If you have questions, you can contact Bernalillo County directly by email at BerncoRent@bernco.gov or call (505) 468-1279. 

    • If you need help completing your application, various contractors are available to meet with you and assist you in person. They are SWEPT (Southwest Educational Partners for Training) at (505) 681-3572 or GMC Consultants at (505) 456-5758. 

  • If you need help completing your application.

    • There are various contractors available to meet with you and assist you by phone or in person. They are SWEPT (Southwest Educational Partners for Training) at (505) 681-3572 or GMC Consultants at (505) 456-5758.

  • How can I contact Bernalillo County about my application?